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Nov 13 2018 02:26pm
All I need is new mother , CPU and Gfx card.

Here is my old current: Windows 10 Home 64-bit
CPU
AMD Phenom II X4 965 36 °C
Deneb 45nm Technology
RAM
8.00GB Dual-Channel DDR3 @ 802MHz (10-10-10-30)
Motherboard
ASUSTeK Computer INC. Crosshair III Formula (AM3) 41 °C
Graphics
Acer XFA240 (1920x1080@144Hz)
1024MB ATI AMD Radeon HD 5800 Series (XFX Pine Group) 60 °C
Storage
232GB Samsung SSD 850 EVO 250GB ATA Device (SSD) 31 °C
Optical Drives
SONY DVD RW AW-G170S ATA Device
Audio
AMD High Definition Audio Device

Just looking to see what my options are don't know much tbh.
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Nov 13 2018 02:34pm
This will give you a general idea...

https://pcpartpicker.com/list/NdZYhy



/e With new mobo and CPU, you will need new RAM

This post was edited by Ghot on Nov 13 2018 02:34pm
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Nov 13 2018 04:58pm
Fill out this sticky and you can get more tailored help.
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Budget:
Maximum you will spend? -
Will you complete mail in rebates? -
If so, may we go over-budget if rebates bring you within budget? -
Do you need Windows Operation System within budget? -
Need a Monitor? / Mouse? / Keyboard within budget? -

Basic Info:
Specific Uses (Programs, game titles etc.) -
Country? -
Will you travel to NCIX (canada) or Microcenter (USA) for parts? (Null if unsure) -

How much hard drive space do you want or need? -
Will you use wireless or wired internet? -
Will you overclock CPU and/or GPU? -
Any special requests or useful things to tell us? (Specific case, need lots of storage, audio etc.) -

Style (optional)
Do you prefer any specific colors for the build/computer case? -
Do you prefer a window on your case? -
*(Please note how picky you will be with colors. Sometimes it's just not feasible to get some colors on certain parts)*


This post was edited by zell1luk on Nov 13 2018 04:59pm
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Nov 13 2018 05:26pm
What PSU?
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Nov 14 2018 07:11am
Budget: 300 TO 500
More specific use (what games, what programs): Sc2, Overwatch. Plan on getting Warhammer.
Planned time until purchase: Around Christmans
Do you need an Operating System?: No
Do you have any specific preferred components?: No
Do you need a sound or wireless card?: No
Do you want stock cooling or do you plan on overclocking?: stock
Do you need a monitor? mouse? keyboard?: No
Zip code/location? (Shipping costs): 77346/ Houston, Texas

I have a 750w power supply, I really only want to update my MotherB, CPU, and gfx if thats possible. Keeping my case, hard drive, and cooler. Lmk if im missing something.

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Nov 14 2018 07:30am
Quote (CoCoNuT27 @ Nov 14 2018 08:11am)
Budget: 300 TO 500
More specific use (what games, what programs): Sc2, Overwatch. Plan on getting Warhammer.
Planned time until purchase: Around Christmans
Do you need an Operating System?: No
Do you have any specific preferred components?: No
Do you need a sound or wireless card?: No
Do you want stock cooling or do you plan on overclocking?: stock
Do you need a monitor? mouse? keyboard?: No
Zip code/location? (Shipping costs): 77346/ Houston, Texas

I have a 750w power supply, I really only want to update my MotherB, CPU, and gfx if thats possible. Keeping my case, hard drive, and cooler. Lmk if im missing something.




When you upgrade your CPU and motherboard, you will have to upgrade the RAM as well. The new motherboards all take DDR4 RAM.

https://pcpartpicker.com/list/2DG9Bb


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Nov 14 2018 07:33am
Quote (Ghot @ Nov 14 2018 07:30am)
When you upgrade your CPU and motherboard, you will have to upgrade the RAM as well. The new motherboards all take DDR4 RAM.

https://pcpartpicker.com/list/2DG9Bb


kk ty
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Nov 14 2018 07:36am
Quote (CoCoNuT27 @ Nov 14 2018 08:33am)
kk ty




Here's the Intel version...

https://pcpartpicker.com/list/qwNdfH
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Nov 14 2018 07:36am
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Nov 14 2018 07:45am
I would recommend a 1050/ti over it to stay within budget, and to invest in faster RAM for the Ryzen 1600 (2400 is anemic) or even Zen+ because its gaming performance is much higher than first gen Zen due to much improved core latency.

On a budget the cpu is definitely the component to focus on for the best experience when it comes to getting the smoothest gameplay possible, since you can always reduce settings or resolution to squeeze more fps out of a gpu, but almost never from a cpu. Besides, the 1050 ti can most likely max out all the games listed at 1080p60.
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